Massachusetts’ Secretary of Housing and Economic Development, Greg Bialecki, was quoted in today’s Boston Herald as saying: “We are the dominant life sciences cluster in the world,” Greg Bialecki said, “and I don’t think that was an accident.” Thanks to the Gov. Deval Patrick administration’s support for bioscience economic development, his state has continued to grow and add biotech industry jobs as an economic engine. Boston’s biopharm industry is comprised of more than 500 companies Read More >

We came across this recent post in Boston.com about the BIO International Convention and BIO Business Forum. It’s not just a recap of the event, but it’s a specific piece on one company’s goals, connecting Boston with the Netherlands. As you know, the BIO One-on-One Partnering System is open and accessible to attendees well after the conference shuts down and everyone goes home. This allows you to do your follow-up: go through your Inbox, research Read More >

By Bob Coughlin, President & CEO, MassBio You will surely be very busy during your time at the 2012 BIO International Convention but you might find you have a little downtime to explore Boston. If you’re looking for suggestions, here are some of my favorite places to see, things to do, and restaurants to enjoy in the city. First of all, let me mention the Red Sox are home… Fenway Park, the oldest Major League Baseball Read More >

By Bob Coughlin, President & CEO, MassBio Of course the 2012 BIO International Convention will be a great chance to connect, partner, network and learn. And convention-goers will have the chance to check out Boston’s Innovation District, which surrounds the Convention Center. But why not take some time while you’re in the Boston area to explore the biotech clusters outside metro Boston? There’s something for everyone here in Massachusetts! Head North of the City… The Read More >